Description
A refreshing, no-bake dessert featuring a creamy lemon layer topped with fresh blueberries and a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for warm weather!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup lemon curd (optional for extra lemon flavor)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan to form an even crust. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, taking care to keep the texture light and fluffy.
- Spoon the creamy lemon mixture onto the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- Top with fresh blueberries, arranging them in a decorative pattern. Optionally, drizzle with lemon curd for an extra burst of lemon flavor.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the cake to set.
- Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the light and refreshing flavors!
Notes
- You can use store-bought lemon curd or make your own for a more intense lemon flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, consider using gluten-free graham crackers.
- Customize with mixed berries or other fruits if blueberries are unavailable.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
